We’ve had a busy week over at Rocky Point 360 as we’re moving into a new office! After nearly two years at our spot in Plaza Fremont, we’ve moved along the boulevard and found a new casa next to Plaza del Camarón in the relatively new Plaza Pelicano (or, as more commonly known, where Yummi Salads is). We’ll be steps away from City Hall and the local Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) offices, and we’re also glad to announce the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Office (OCV) is also now in Plaza Pelicanos (you can see their colorful windows from Shrimp Park). We’re on the second floor, so come by and say hi when you get a chance!
In the meantime, let’s rundown the weekend and take a look at upcoming events for the Spring.
This weekend
It’s a relatively quiet weekend in town event wise, though local tour boats are more than active these days with eager folk headed out to sea hoping to glimpse a whale or two along the whale. Pictures from this year’s whale watching season have been simply spectacular! Tours have captured incredible moments of whales, dolphins, sea lions, and of course birds that have flocked to the area to dine on swarms of sardines (we hope to have more on this phenomenon shortly).
Sunday – Feb. 9th – Cycle Day!
10 a.m. Plaza a la Madre – A 3rd Family Bike Day will be departing around 10 a.m. (registration starts at 9 a.m.) with cyclists making their way down Blvd. Juarez to the Malecón and back through the Mirador until returning to the starting point.
207 miles cyclists arrival – sometime early to mid-afternoon we hear those participating in the 207 miles bike ride from Peoria to Puerto Peñasco will be reaching their final destination at the 1Mission camp outside of town.
Valentine’s Day – Full Moon!
Just about every dining spot and local watering hole is preparing for Valentine’s Day with special menus, music, and lots of love! Felíz Día de Amor y de la Amistad!
Coming up
Feb. 15
Taste of Peñasco 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plaza del Camarón (Shrimp Plaza)
There’s still a chance to get your spot, or donate items for the raffle! Contact Rosie Glover for details, raffle donations, and to reserve a space: rosie@proalliance.com.mx cel: 638 386 9081
Las Conchas Community Relations Committee grand Yard Sale 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Social Hour 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Proceeds from the sale go to the CRC’s work with numerous local charities. Section 7 Lots 34 and 35 Casa en La Playa
Still seeking donations of items, or if you’d like to reserve a space: For questions or comments call Cynthia Riggs (382-0466 MX 602-980-1550 US) or email drybarjoe@aol.com.
2nd Gran Bohemia Event 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. (An evening of music, wine, cheese and bread) with proceeds going to Los Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball Team Event hall of INAPAM. (Seniors Center located near athletic fields in town) 50 pesos TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE at DIF Municipal or Municipal Sports Institute, as well as by contacting Francisco Bercovich: 638-112-9964. More information: Mark Olszewski 602-324-9529; locally in RP 638-383-4963 or cell 044-638-109-1171
Where is Salon de INAPAM? From Benito Juarez take the street on the South side of the baseball stadium (Adolfo Lopez Mateos) head East 5 blocks and turn right, and it is just after you turn the corner.
Feb. 16
5 p.m. Mark Mulligan’s trop rock is heading back to town for an evening of music at Caribbean Parrot! Sip a margie, imagine yourself in a hammock, and sit back to wind out the Valentine’s Day weekend.
Feb. 22
Alternative rock group Los García @ El Tapeo
March: Mermaid’s Market (1st and 15th), Sand wave Grand Prix Races on the beach (March 1st), 59th Annual Fishing Derby (March 13-16 / April 11 – 13 / May 2 – 4 / May 22 – 24 CBSC), March Madness golf at Mayan Palace Spring Break Sand Drags (March 15), AZ Spring Break, Dirty Beach Mud Run (March 29), Over the Line Softball (March 29), Toma Color Run (5K of colorful fun (March 30), …
April: 7th Annual Horseshoe Tournament – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club, 13 – 20 Semana Santa / Holy Week Celebrations, Mermaid’s Market (5th & 19th), Easter Bocce in Las Conchas (Community Relations Committee), Funkalicious Volleyball (April 17 @ Sonoran Sun), ATMC Skate event (end of Semana Santa), Rocky Point Triathlon at Las Palomas!
Looking for upcoming events in Rocky Point? Check out our Event Calendar! If you have information you’d like to add, please let us know at info@rockypoint360.com or cell: 638 380 8849, or from the US: 480-282-4226 For weekend rundown announcements, please get them to us one week in advance (preferably)…though the earlier the better! Don’t forget to subscribe to RockyPoint360.com to get all our articles and announcements and/or Like us on Facebook at Rocky Point 360. Remember to swing by our new digs to say hi, or we’ll meet you downstairs for coffee!